Mechanic Instructor

Benefits

• Join a company committed to making a positive impact in the community
• Receive a competitive salary
• Enjoy comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Earn 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO) each year
• Take advantage of 10 paid holidays annually — plus a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Contribute to our company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan
• Access supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Participate in our wellness program, which includes free health screenings
• Use our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Get exclusive gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
• Work out anytime at one of our nine onsite gyms, available 24/7
• Enjoy free MetroLink and MetroBus access
• Save with discounted cell phone plans

Let us support your well-being and professional growth while making a difference!

Job Summary

The Mechanic Instructor is a professional role responsible for developing and delivering maintenance training to ensure that BSD has qualified maintenance personnel. This role maintains current knowledge of maintenance practices to meet departmental training needs; researches and assists with standard operating procedures, job tasks, and technical bulletins for maintenance; and provides technical support to all bus maintenance employees. 

Job Responsibilities

• Provides expert advice and technical problem-solving to the maintenance community in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Participates in selecting qualified candidates for maintenance technician positions through the interview process.
• Designs, develops, plans, and delivers maintenance-related training courses that provide required skills for new-hire mechanics, current mechanics, and supervisors.
• Reviews and evaluates training programs to identify needed changes and incorporate new technology, practices, and standards.
• Conducts classroom and hands-on bus maintenance training to equip new-hire mechanics, current mechanics, and supervisors with required skills.
• Supports fleet operations by conducting Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and testing for mechanics to ensure they meet qualification requirements.
• Performs administrative duties by maintaining accurate training records, student files, and lesson plan files documenting course content and participation.
• Provides technical support and evaluates new maintenance products, practices, and technologies for potential implementation.
• Identifies and develops union Mechanic Instructor Assistants to support training delivery and on-the-job instruction.
• Assists with mechanic recruiting by providing facility tours and participating in trade school job fairs and related outreach activities.
• Assists with written reports, including standard operating procedures, technical bulletins, and accident or failure analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of bus operating systems, maintenance policies and procedures, adult learning concepts, training design and evaluation principles, CDL laws and regulations, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience in troubleshooting bus operating systems, diagnosing root causes of mechanical and electronic failures, and using diagnostic software.
• Ability to recognize when training techniques need to be adjusted and adapt instructional methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Strong logical thinking skills with the ability to address problems quickly and effectively, and to translate complex mechanical and electrical system concepts into clear, understandable training for all personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret diagnostic equipment outputs and technical manuals, and to collaborate with a team to design training aligned with defined learning objectives.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for preparing training materials, documentation, and reports.

Work Environment

• Office, classroom, and shop settings within bus garages and maintenance facilities.
• Regular presence in active maintenance bays, yards, and around buses and equipment.
  Exposure to noise, grease, and varying temperatures when working in shops or on vehicles.
• Routine use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, high-visibility garments) in maintenance areas.
• Frequent use of computers, projectors, diagnostic tools, and training aids for classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Regular interaction with mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and other training or maintenance staff.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while preparing materials, using a computer, or delivering classroom training.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shop demonstrations, hands-on training, and facility walkthroughs.
• Ability to climb bus steps, ladders, and platforms, and access under-vehicle inspection areas.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to demonstrate and inspect components in tight or low spaces.